Stevenage FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Oldham
- Assistant 1 Grant Taylor
- Assistant 2 Ashley Allen (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | Bradford City AFC | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | Burton Albion FC | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 8 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | Stockport County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 May | Stockport County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 May | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Stevenage FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 May | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Wrexham AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Stevenage FC | Oxford United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #10 |
| 9 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 6 |
| 2 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 1 |
| 11 | Scored | 13 |
| 8 | Conceded | 7 |
| +3 | GD | +6 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 29% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Stevenage FC are 13th (9 pts). Oxford United FC are 10th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G | |
| Josh Magennis | 2 G | 1 A |
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Stevenage FC to score. At the same time, Oxford United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 9' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Jamie Cumming is replaced by Simon Eastwood on 9 minute.
- 14' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stevenage FC and Oxford United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Oxford United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 15.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stevenage FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 33' Jordan Houghton gets the nod from Stevenage FC. He replaces Jasper Pattenden and will look to change the dynamic.
- 38' Stevenage FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Oxford United FC's shape.
- 43' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 48' Stevenage FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Lewis Freestone is booked for Stevenage FC — card on 56.
- 60' That is a card for Oxford United FC. Cameron Brannagan will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' Stanley Mills has so much to prove this time. He replaces Siriki Dembele on 65 minute.
- 67' GOAL! Gatlin O'Donkor fires home to make it 0-1!
- 72' Phoenix Patterson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Saxon Earley at the 72 minute mark.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark Harris on 76.
- 81' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 86' Oxford United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 87' GOAL! Cameron Brannagan fires home to make it 0-2!
- 88' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Jack Currie is withdrawn and Tyler Goodrham gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Stanley Mills. He receives a card.
- Full Time. Oxford United FC beats Stevenage FC
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Terry Taylor 72'
- 9
- 6
- 15
- 5
- 10
- 8
- 17
- 14
- 1
Bench
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↑ 33'
- 11
-
7
Terry Taylor ↑ 72'
- 12
-
44
Phoenix Patterson ↑ 72'
- 18
- 22
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Mark Harris ↓ Brodie Spencer 88'
- 3
- 8
-
23
Siriki Dembele ↓ Stanley Mills 65'
- 1
- 6
-
32
Louie Sibley ↓ Gatlin O'Donkor 65'
-
26
Jack Currie ↓ Tyler Goodrham 88'
- 10
- 30
- 18
Bench
-
13
Simon Eastwood ↑ 9'
- 2
-
15
Brodie Spencer ↑ 88'
-
19
Gatlin O'Donkor ↑ 65'
-
11
Tyler Goodrham ↑ 88'
-
17
Stanley Mills ↑ 65'
- 57
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
| Greg Leigh | 2 |
| Jamie Reid | 1 |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 1 |
| Jordan Roberts | 1 |
| Elliott Moore | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2026-08-22
Stevenage FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2026-08-15
Oxford United FC
2–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2026-05-02
Millwall FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2026-04-25
Oxford United FC
4–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2026-04-21
Oxford United FC
0–1
Wrexham AFC
L
2026-04-18
Derby County FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.26
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Stevenage FC or Oxford United FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Oxford United FC
69%
Stevenage FC or Oxford United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.